art ed + web 2.0 + [e]merging media blog

This isn't really a horror story, but it has to do with what you're talking about.
I use del.icio.us alot...but it's difficult to convince friends and colleagues to use it too. What I find is that I will be working on something with someone and will want to share creative inspiration with them and they are unwilling to participate using del.icio.us. I don't understand why really. And I am apparently not very convincing. What is it so difficult to get people into the idea of social bookmarking?

And what about MySpace and Facebook. Many people have said that as teachers you're better off without pages on these sites. But I've had such good experiences reconnecting with college and high school friends using those sites that I feel reluctant to take down my pages.

I can only keep plants that don't mind if I forget to water them for a few weeks on end. Succulents are my friends! So if we're carrying your plant metaphor through, is it possible that there are different varieties of Web 2.0 species...some that take less tending and others that are more high maintenance? If so, which ones are we to select for our idea gardens? Can we know which ones will work the best with what we're willing to give?

Horror stories huh? Hmmmmmm? The word wikipedia just came to mind.

About del.icio.us:
I am not sure that folks refuse to use del.icio.us or that your persuasive arguments are weak, perhaps its just that people need a situation that almost forces them I was turned onto social bookmarking (by some fabulous person) over year ago, it has only been recently that I am using it with regularity. I have an evening class in which several sites are covered and how they may be utilized in the classroom. I find myself with my del.icio.us tab open for quick posting. Routine posting and occasional reviewing can make del.icio.us a pretty powerful toolbox of sorts. I admit that I love seeing what others mark for me - its kind of like receiving a gift in that someone took the time to consider whether you'd like this site or not.

del.icio.us has also become a search engine for me in some instances. Why wade about in the web when you can get results from others who will usually accurately describe a site.

Facebook & MySpace; I feel the same way about these sites. I use Facebook a great deal now. I don't necessarily think that new teachers not have these sites. I think that students will actively see out their teachers just to find out what they can. I guess you could use a social site that was closely guarded, marked private, or use it in a decidedly professional manner. I have a former colleague who is using Facebook as a way to connect all former students who have studied abroad with him, promote international exchange and start a business.

While talking about plants would , for example, Facebook be one species and Art Ed 2.0 another? Just curious.

Personally, I think MySpace is great web2.0, not the whole ajax etc stuff but the fact people can design their pages, its makes the web so creative for the youngens out there. As much as most of us hate myspace, I enjoy it.

thanks.very nice

thanks very good